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Basic Insurance Concepts & Principles (Fourth Edition - 2013) from SCI website

Frage 1 von 40

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________ are set up primarily to insure the risks of their parent and related companies.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Reinsurers

  • Direct insurers

  • Captive insurers

  • Composite insurers

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Frage 2 von 40

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Insurers are using alternative distribution channels to market their insurance products. Which one of the following is NOT an alternative distribution channel?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Post offices

  • The Internet

  • Credit card providers

  • Marketing staff of the insurer.

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Frage 3 von 40

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A vehicle collision that causes a driver to suffer personal injury and physical damage to his vehicle is an example of a:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • pure risk

  • speculative risk

  • non-financial risk

  • fundamental risk

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Frage 4 von 40

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________ is NOT a speculative risk.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Running in a marathon

  • Betting on a horse race

  • Venturing into a food business

  • Investing in stocks and securities

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Frage 5 von 40

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________ are uninsurable.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Pure risks

  • Financial risks

  • Particular risks

  • Speculative risks

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Frage 6 von 40

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The potential loss of an insurable risk must be:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • caused intentionally

  • indefinite in terms of time and amount

  • large enough to create a financial burden for the insured

  • certain to happen to a large number of insureds at the same time

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Frage 7 von 40

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The lightning that caused the factory owned by Adrian to be burnt down is referred to as the:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • peril

  • hazard

  • damage

  • non-financial risk

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Frage 8 von 40

1

Betsy has a fear of drowning, so she chooses not to swim. This is an example of risk:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • transfer

  • control

  • phobia

  • avoidance

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Frage 9 von 40

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Strict enforcement of safety rules in construction sites is an example of loss:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • transfer

  • reduction

  • avoidance

  • prevention

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Frage 10 von 40

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As specified in Session 57(1)(b) of the Insurance Act (Cap. 142), insurable interest is NOT present when the:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • husband purchases insurance on the life of his wife

  • creditor purchases insurance on the life of his debtor

  • grandmother purchases insurance on the life of her grandson

  • father purchases insurance on the life of his son below 18 years old

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Frage 11 von 40

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Which one of the following insurance policies does NOT require proof of insurable interest in the event of a claim?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Life Insurance policy

  • Marine Insurance policy

  • Liability Insurance policy

  • Property Insurance policy

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Frage 12 von 40

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Under the doctrine of utmost good faith, the parties to an insurance contract have the duty to disclose all:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • commonly known facts

  • facts only when asked for

  • material facts relating to the risk being proposed

  • material assumptions relating to the loss reduction

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Frage 13 von 40

1

In his proposal form for Fire Insurance, Donald states that his warehouse is installed with fire extinguishers when it is not. This is an example of ________ misrepresentation.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • innocent

  • negligent

  • fraudulent

  • speculative

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Frage 14 von 40

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Under the principle of indemnity, there are a number of methods by which an insurer can provide the necessary indemnity to the insured in the event of a loss. Which one of the following is NOT a method of providing indemnity?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Replacement

  • Cash payment

  • Reinstatement

  • Policy renewal discount

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Frage 15 von 40

1

The principle of indemnity applies to ________ Insurance policies.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Life

  • Pecuniary

  • Critical Illness

  • Personal Accident

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Frage 16 von 40

1

Max Hardware Storage, a warehouse, caught fire recently. Its owner claimed a loss of S$80,000 (hardware stock) against its Fire Insurance policy that included an Average Clause. The loss adjuster appointed by the insurer was satisfied that the quantum of loss claimed was correct. However, the lost adjuster was of the opinion that there was at least S$160,000 in stock, but only S$120,000 was insured. As such, on application of average, the insurer's liability for loss under the policy amounts to

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • S$30,000

  • S$60,000

  • S$90,000

  • S$120,000

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Frage 17 von 40

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An explosion at his neighbour's factory caused a fire which spread to Calvin's factory and caused extensive damage. The insurer having paid the claim to Calvin under his Fire Insurance policy assumes his rights to recover the loss from his neighbour, who was responsible for the fire. This legal doctrine is known as:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • excess

  • average

  • indemnity

  • subrogation

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Frage 18 von 40

1

The principle of contribution arises when there is a loss that involves two or more insurance policies covering:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • different perils

  • the common interests

  • different subject matters

  • the same amount of sum insured

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Frage 19 von 40

1

Which one of the following statements about a general insurance agent is NOT correct?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • He procures new business for the insurer.

  • He services his existing business for the insurer.

  • He is also the principal party in an agency agreement.

  • He is essentially an intermediary acting for the insurer.

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Frage 20 von 40

1

________ authority is the power that is granted to an agent by the principal in specific terms in the agency agreement.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Usual

  • Actual

  • Implied

  • Apparent

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Frage 21 von 40

1

The situation where the principal accepts its agent's actions that are made outside the scope of the agency agreement is known as:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • estoppel

  • ratification

  • reinstatement

  • ostensible authority

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Frage 22 von 40

1

Which of the following statements relating to the Law of Contract is CORRECT?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Undischarged bankrupts have the legal right to enter into contracts.

  • Mutual agreement of a contract can be evidenced by the making of an offer either orally or in writing.

  • A contract is enforceable by law without a consideration being passed from the promisee to the promisor.

  • All of the others.

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Frage 23 von 40

1

Which one of the following insurance policies is an example of a "master contract" that is effected by a company to offer optional employee benefits?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Marine Hull

  • Building and Contents

  • Group Personal Accident

  • Directors' and Officers' Liability

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Frage 24 von 40

1

Which one of the following documents does NOT form part of an insurance contract?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Declaration

  • Cover Note

  • Claim Form

  • Certificate of Insurance

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Frage 25 von 40

1

In the proposal form for Fire Insurance, the information that has a material bearing on the potential hazards of the risk is the:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • insured's address

  • period of insurance cover

  • insurer's warning statement

  • insured's means of identification

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Frage 26 von 40

1

Which one of the following statements BEST describes a cover note?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • It can be used as a renewal notice.

  • It replaces the lost policy document.

  • It has the same legal status as the actual policy.

  • It forms the basis of risk assessment by the insurer.

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Frage 27 von 40

1

A Certificate of Insurance is typically NOT required for ________ Insurance.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Liability

  • Marine Cargo

  • Private Motor Car

  • Commercial Vehicle

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Frage 28 von 40

1

An implied condition is one that must be complied with, but does not appear in the policy document. Which one of the following is an example of an implied condition?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Warranties

  • Subrogation of rights

  • Notification of claims

  • Existence of subject matter

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Frage 29 von 40

1

Which one of the following question is NOT usually included in a check list used to perform a preliminary validation of a Property Insurance claim by an insurance company?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Is the claimant entitled to the payment?

  • Is the property covered under the policy?

  • Did the loss occur in a place covered by the policy?

  • Is the loss the indirect result of a hazard covered under the policy?

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Frage 30 von 40

1

In the event of a loss or damage, the onus of proving that the loss has occurred rests solely with the:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • agent

  • insured

  • lawyers

  • reinsurer

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Frage 31 von 40

1

A "Sue and Labour" clause enables the insured to recover expenses incurred in averting or minimising a loss under a policy. This clause is commonly found in a/an ________ Insurance policy.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Marine Cargo

  • Product Liability

  • Commercial Vehicle

  • Errors and Omissions

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Frage 32 von 40

1

________ are independent intermediaries who can help policyholders to ensure that the eventual claim settlement recommended to the insurers is fair to both parties within the terms of the policy.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Enginners

  • Risk surveyors

  • Loss adjusters

  • Forensic scientists

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Frage 33 von 40

1

In Singapore, Section 24A of the Limitation Act (Cap. 163) provides for legal actions pertaining to damages for negligence, nuisance or breach of duty in respect of personal injuries to commence before the expiration of a certain limitation period from the date on which the course of action accrued. The limitation period in Singapore is ________ years.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • one

  • three

  • six

  • nine

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Frage 34 von 40

1

The common method of settlement of the loss of a jewellery under a Theft Insurance policy is by:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • repair

  • avoidance

  • replacement

  • reinstatement

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Frage 35 von 40

1

________ is a risk transfer mechanism whereby the reinsurer transfers part of a risk to another reinsurer.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Insurance

  • Contribution

  • Retrocession

  • Co-insurance

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Frage 36 von 40

1

Which one of the following regarding treaty reinsurance is FALSE?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • It may be placed on a proportional basis.

  • The reinsurers are obliged to accept all risks ceded.

  • Surplus Reinsurance is one example of treaty reinsurance.

  • It is more costly to administer as compared to facultative reinsurance.

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Frage 37 von 40

1

A contract of reinsurance is strictly between the ________ and the reinsurer.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • direct insurer

  • original insured

  • insurance agent

  • reinsurance broker

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Frage 38 von 40

1

After retaining S$3,000,000 on a risk with an original sum insured of S$5,000,000, Gold Insurer reinsured the balance with Silver Reinsurer on a Proportional Facultative Reinsurance basis.
If there is a loss of S$2,000,000 on the risk, Silver Reinsurer will be liable to pay its share of loss amounting to:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • S$200,000

  • S$400,000

  • S$600,000

  • S$800,000

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Frage 39 von 40

1

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Guideline No: FSG-G01 sets out fit and proper criteria applicable to all relevant persons in relation to the carrying out of any activity regulated by MAS. Examples of relevant persons are:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • director of a registered insurer

  • broking staff of a registered insurance broker

  • substantial shareholder of a registered insurer

  • all of the others

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Frage 40 von 40

1

Which of the following statements relating to the Singapore General Insurance Code of Practice ("The Code") is FALSE?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • The objective of the Code is to ensure that the general insurance customer is treated fairly.

  • The Code covers how an insurance agent should maintain confidentiality of information relating to any of his customers.

  • The Code covers all types of general insurance products (including commercial lines) which are sold to corporate clients.

  • All of the others.

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